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  • EDMUND TESKE GELATIN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH
    May. 04, 2026

    EDMUND TESKE GELATIN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH

    Est: $700 - $900

    EDMUND TESKE GELATIN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH (California, Illinois, 1911 - 1996) Man in sitting next to a rock with an open book and wearing a white suit. Signed "E. Teske" lower right, image 6.75" x 4.75" (image), 20" x 13" (mounting paper).

    O'Gallerie
  • Edmund Teske "Margaret Brunswick Von Stoudy" Silver Gelatin
    Feb. 25, 2026

    Edmund Teske "Margaret Brunswick Von Stoudy" Silver Gelatin

    Est: $200 - $400

    Title: Margaret Brunswick Von Stoudy, Composite with Wall Hand-signed lower left. Photographed in 1949 in Los Angeles, the image depicts a luxurious woman and her poodle in a double-exposed photograph of a wall. The image is unframed but mounted on paper and matboard.    Image: 6 1/2" T x 4 1/2" W Board: 19 3/4" T x 12 1/2" W    Condition: The image is in very good condition. The bottom left corner is lifting from the matboard.

    SebastianCharles Auctions
  • Edmund Teske 'Emily Forbes Rule' Silver Gelatin Photograph
    Feb. 25, 2026

    Edmund Teske 'Emily Forbes Rule' Silver Gelatin Photograph

    Est: $450 - $900

    Hand-signed lower right. Photographed in 1962, the image depicts his close friend Emily Forbes Rule and was done in Teske's solarization technique. The photograph is unframed but mounted on paper.    Image: 13 1/4" T x 9 1/4" W  Mounting: 30" T x 22" W    Condition: The photograph is in very good condition with minor marks to the surface. See images for details. 

    SebastianCharles Auctions
  • Edmund Teske (1911-1996), Untitled, Silver Gelatin
    Feb. 25, 2026

    Edmund Teske (1911-1996), Untitled, Silver Gelatin

    Est: $200 - $400

    Property of Barron Rachman, SC and NY Description: Edmund Teske (1911-1996), Untitled, Silver Gelatin, the photograph depicting an abstract artwork, mounted to a board (19 3/4 in. x 13 in.) that is pencil signed in the lower right corner. Edmund Rudolph Teske was an American photographer who combined a career of taking portraits of artists, musicians and entertainers with a prolific output of experimental photography. Teske credited a grammar school teacher with inspiring his interest in photography. When he was young he studied drawing, painting, and music. In 1934 Teske took a position as an assistant in a commercial photographic studio in Chicago. He went to Wisconsin two years later, where he took up the first fellowship in photography to be completed under the guidance of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. In the late 1930s he taught at the New Bauhaus Institute of Design in Chicago, alongside László Moholy Nagy, then moved to New York, where he worked as an assistant to Berenice Abbott. In the mid-1940s, Teske relocated to Los Angeles, where worked at Paramount Pictures in the photographic still department. He continued to photograph and began to exhibit his images more frequently. In 1956 he detoured briefly from photography to appear in the film biography of Vincent van Gogh, Lust for Life. After 1960 he frequently returned to older negatives, reinterpreting them through the use of experimental printing techniques. (getty.edu) Measurements: Height: 4 1/2 in. x Width: 6 3/4 in. Condition: Good condition, some glue reside along right edge. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.

    Everard Auctions and Appraisals
  • EDMUND TESKE GELATIN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH
    Feb. 23, 2026

    EDMUND TESKE GELATIN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH

    Est: $600 - $800

    EDMUND TESKE GELATIN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH (California, Illinois, 1911 - 1996) Shop window. Signed "E. Teske" lower right, image 9" x 6" (image), 20" x 13" (mounting paper).

    O'Gallerie
  • EDMUND TESKE GELATIN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH
    Feb. 23, 2026

    EDMUND TESKE GELATIN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    EDMUND TESKE GELATIN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH (California, Illinois, 1911 - 1996) Likely an image of Mark Twain sitting next to a rock with an open book and wearing a his iconic white suit. Signed "E. Teske" lower right, image 6.75" x 4.75" (image), 20" x 13" (mounting paper).

    O'Gallerie
  • Edmund Teske, Rock Formation from Mono Lake, Califronia Series
    Nov. 21, 2025

    Edmund Teske, Rock Formation from Mono Lake, Califronia Series

    Est: $500 - $700

    Edmund Teske Rock Formation from Mono Lake, Califronia Series 1971 composite and toned solarized gelatin silver print 13.25 h x 9.5 w in (34 x 24 cm) Signed to verso 'E. Teske'. Provenance: Stephen Cohen Gallery, Los Angeles | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Edmund Teske, Postcard from Ramblin Jack Elliot
    Nov. 21, 2025

    Edmund Teske, Postcard from Ramblin Jack Elliot

    Est: $500 - $700

    Edmund Teske Postcard from Ramblin Jack Elliot composite gelatin silver print image: 6.125 h x 10.25 w in (16 x 26 cm) mount: 20 h x 13 w in (51 x 33 cm) Signed to mount 'E.Teske'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Edmund Teske, Solarized Male Nude
    Nov. 04, 2025

    Edmund Teske, Solarized Male Nude

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Edmund Teske Solarized Male Nude 1976 solarized gelatin silver print image: 10 h x 7.875 w in (25 x 20 cm) mount: 23.5 h x 16 w in (60 x 41 cm) Signed to mount 'E. Teske'. Signed and dated to mount verso 'E. Teske March 1976'. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist at his Photo Grab event by the present owner This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Edmund Teske. Untitled, Los Angeles. 1961.
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Edmund Teske. Untitled, Los Angeles. 1961.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Edmund Teske 1911-1996 Untitled, Los Angeles. 1961. Toned solarized silver print With Teske's signature in pencil on mount recto, and his signature, partial title, and date in pencil on mount verso.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Edmund Teske. Composite of Shirley Berman and Madison Grammar School, Topanga Canyon. 1956.
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Edmund Teske. Composite of Shirley Berman and Madison Grammar School, Topanga Canyon. 1956.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Edmund Teske 1911-1996 Composite of Shirley Berman and Madison Grammar School, Topanga Canyon. 1956. Silver print With Teske's signature in pencil on the primary mount recto, and his signature, title, and date in pencil on the secondary mount verso.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Disintegrating Colander, Chicago. Circa 1938-39.
    Dec. 17, 2024

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Disintegrating Colander, Chicago. Circa 1938-39.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Disintegrating Colander, Chicago. Circa 1938-39. Silver print, the image measuring 3¾x4 7/8 inches (9.5x12.4 cm.), the mount 20x13 inches (50.8x33 cm.), with Teske's signature in pencil on mount recto. Provenance Stephen Cohen Gallery, Los Angeles; to the Collection of Neil Robert Berzak

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) James Whitney, composite with a design of his creation. 1970s.
    Dec. 17, 2024

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) James Whitney, composite with a design of his creation. 1970s.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) James Whitney, composite with a design of his creation. 1970s. Silver print, the image measuring 11 1/8x9¼ inches (28.3x23.5 cm.), the primary mount 15 5/8x9¾ inches (40x24.8 cm.), the secondary mount 30¼x22 3/8 inches (76.8x57 cm.), with Teske's signature in pencil on the primary mount recto, and his title and date in pencil on the secondary mount verso. Provenance Stephen Cohen Gallery, Los Angeles; to the Collection of Neil Robert Berzak

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Portrait of Chris Volraft. 1945.
    Dec. 17, 2024

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Portrait of Chris Volraft. 1945.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Portrait of Chris Volraft. 1945. Silver print, the image measuring 8 3/8x7½ inches (21.3x19.1 cm.), the mount 20x13 inches (50.8x33 cm.), with Teske's signature in pencil on mount recto, and his initials, title, and negative date in pencil on mount verso. Provenance Stephen Cohen Gallery, Los Angeles; to the Collection of Neil Robert Berzak

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Edmund Teske, Marjorie Eaton
    Dec. 12, 2024

    Edmund Teske, Marjorie Eaton

    Est: $700 - $900

    Edmund Teske Marjorie Eaton 1959 / printed later solarized gelatin silver print image: 11 h x 10.5 w in (28 x 27 cm) mount: 15.25 h x 11 w in (39 x 28 cm) Signed to lower left of mount 'E. Teske'. Titled, dated and inscribed to verso 'Marjorie Eaton, Duo-tone colony attire 1959'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • Edmund Teske, Imogen Cunningham, San Francisco
    Dec. 12, 2024

    Edmund Teske, Imogen Cunningham, San Francisco

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Edmund Teske Imogen Cunningham, San Francisco 1966 / printed later gelatin silver print image: 10.875 h x 10.25 w in (28 x 26 cm) mount: 15.125 h x 10.875 w in (38 x 28 cm) Signed to lower left of mount 'E. Teske'. Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to verso 'Imogen Cunningham, San Francisco-1966 E. Teske'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • Edmund Teske, The Three Children of Franklin Montrose
    Dec. 12, 2024

    Edmund Teske, The Three Children of Franklin Montrose

    Est: $700 - $900

    Edmund Teske The Three Children of Franklin Montrose 1976 gelatin silver print image: 13.625 h x 9.625 w in (35 x 24 cm) mount: 18.25 h x 10.25 w in (46 x 26 cm) Signed to lower left of mount 'E. Teske'. Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to verso of mount 'The three children of Franklin Montrose, who with seven other young men, ... to the waters of, Mono Lake- to hide floating logs on a flat boat, to the gold mining town of Bodie. 1897. E. Teske Composite, 1976- L.A. Calif'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Untitled, from the Ice Box Series. 1954-55.
    Oct. 31, 2024

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Untitled, from the Ice Box Series. 1954-55.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Untitled, from the Ice Box Series. 1954-55. Silver print, the image measuring 6⅜x4⅝ inches (16x12 cm.), with a numeric notation in pencil on verso. Provenance The Estate of Edmund Teske; to Stephen Cohen Gallery, Los Angeles; to the Current Owner

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Male and female nude.
    Aug. 22, 2024

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Male and female nude.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Male and female nude. Silver print, the image measuring 95x152 mm; 3¾x6 inches, the sheet slightly larger, the mount 381x292 mm; 15x11½ inches, with Teske's signature in pencil on mount recto, and the date in pencil on mount verso. 1971.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Male Nude with Ice Box (red).
    Aug. 22, 2024

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Male Nude with Ice Box (red).

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Male Nude with Ice Box (red). Toned solarized silver print, the image measuring 210x276 mm; 8¼x10⅞ inches, the sheet slightly larger. Circa 1970s.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Big Sur, Hot Springs, California.
    Aug. 22, 2024

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Big Sur, Hot Springs, California.

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Big Sur, Hot Springs, California. Silver print, the image measuring 197x251 mm; 7¾x9⅞ inches, the mount 286x264 mm; 11¼x10⅜ inches, with Teske's signature in pencil on mount recto, and his signature, title, and date "Oct 1966" in pencil on mount verso. 1966.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Ramon, Los Angeles.
    May. 16, 2024

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Ramon, Los Angeles.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Ramon, Los Angeles. Silver print, the image measuring 9¾x6⅜ inches (24.8x16.2 cm.), double mounted, the primary mount slightly larger, the secondary mount 19¾x13 inches (50.2x33 cm.), with Teske's signature in pencil on the primary mount recto, and his signature, title, date, and additional numeric notations in pencil on the secondary mount verso. 1943

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Man with his reflection.
    May. 16, 2024

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Man with his reflection.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Man with his reflection. Silver print, the image measuring 4½x2⅞ inches (11.4x7.3 cm.), the mount 15x11 inches (38.1x27.9 cm.), with Teske's stamp on mount verso. Circa 1940s

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Nude, Davenport, Iowa.
    Feb. 15, 2024

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Nude, Davenport, Iowa.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Nude, Davenport, Iowa. Toned solarized silver print, the image measuring 10x8 inches (25.4x20.3 cm.), the sheet slightly larger, with Teske's facsimile signature and copyright stamp on verso. Circa 1970

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Edmund Teske, John Saxon
    Dec. 01, 2023

    Edmund Teske, John Saxon

    Est: $700 - $900

    Edmund Teske John Saxon 1957 gelatin silver duotone solarized print image: 8.375 h x 4.5 w in (21 x 11 cm) mount: 20 h x 13 w in (51 x 33 cm) Signed to lower right 'E. Teske'. Signed and dated to verso 'John Saxon 1957 E.'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • Edmund Teske, Rock Formation from Mono Lake (from the California Series)
    Dec. 01, 2023

    Edmund Teske, Rock Formation from Mono Lake (from the California Series)

    Est: $700 - $900

    Edmund Teske Rock Formation from Mono Lake (from the California Series) 1971 composite gelatin silver duotone solarized print image: 12 h x 8.5 w in (30 x 22 cm) mount: 16.75 h x 12.125 w in (43 x 31 cm) Signed to lower right of mount 'E. Teske'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • Edmund Teske, Paris Ramono, Los Angeles
    Dec. 01, 2023

    Edmund Teske, Paris Ramono, Los Angeles

    Est: $700 - $900

    Edmund Teske Paris Ramono, Los Angeles 1961 gelatin silver print image: 9.375 h x 6.625 w in (24 x 17 cm) sheet: 9.5 h x 7 w in (24 x 18 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Paris Ramono Los Angeles 1961-2 E. Teske'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • Edmund Teske, Profile of My Sister
    Dec. 01, 2023

    Edmund Teske, Profile of My Sister

    Est: $600 - $800

    Edmund Teske Profile of My Sister 1969 / printed later gelatin silver print image: 10.125 h x 12 w in (26 x 30 cm) mount: 15 h x 12.625 w in (38 x 32 cm) Signed to to lower right to mount 'E. Teske'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Richard Soakup.
    Oct. 05, 2023

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Richard Soakup.

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Richard Soakup. Silver print, the image measuring 5 1/2x3 7/8 inches (14x9.8 cm.), the mount 14x11 inches (35.6x27.9 cm.), with a page citation in pencil on mount recto, and Teske's signature, title, another notation, and date in pencil on mount verso. 1943 Provenance: A Private Southwest Collection

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Nude study.
    Oct. 05, 2023

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Nude study.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Nude study. Silver print, the image measuring 7x5 inches (17.8x12.7 cm.), with Teske's signature in pencil on verso. 1970s

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Topanga Canyon.
    Oct. 05, 2023

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Topanga Canyon.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Topanga Canyon. Silver print, the image measuring 6 5/8x4 5/8 inches (16.8x11.7 cm.), with Teske's signature, title, and date in pencil on verso. 1954

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) San Francisco.
    Aug. 17, 2023

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) San Francisco.

    Est: $1,400 - $1,800

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) San Francisco. Silver print, the image measuring 165x241 mm; 6 1/2x9 1/2 inches, the mount 394x330 mm; 15 1/2x13 inches, with Teske's signature, title, and date in ink on mount verso. 1984, printed 1990s.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Edmund Teske, Roses
    Aug. 02, 2023

    Edmund Teske, Roses

    Est: $700 - $900

    Edmund Teske Roses c. 1960 vintage gelatin silver duotone solarized print mounted to vellum image: 8.5 h x 11 w in (22 x 28 cm) mount: 26.25 h x 20.5 w in (67 x 52 cm) Signed to lower edge of mount 'E. Teske'. Signed to verso 'E. Teske'. Provenance: Collection of Susan and G. Ray Hawkins, Beverly Hills This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • Edmund Teske, Male Nude in Tool Chest
    Aug. 02, 2023

    Edmund Teske, Male Nude in Tool Chest

    Est: $800 - $1,000

    Edmund Teske Male Nude in Tool Chest 1960 gelatin silver print 4.75 h x 6.875 w in (12 x 17 cm) Signed and titled to verso 'Male Nude in Tool Chest E Teske' with artist's stamp. Provenance: Estate of Stephen Cohen | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions
  • William Wegman Stund ,
    May. 06, 2023

    William Wegman Stund ,

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Stund Type C print Signed on verso Edition of 12 Framed : 14 3/4 x 12 1/4 inches Image: 7 3/8 x 7 3/8 inches

    Santa Monica Auctions
  • Edmund Teske ''Untitled'' (Woman) Silver Gelatin Print
    Sep. 29, 2022

    Edmund Teske ''Untitled'' (Woman) Silver Gelatin Print

    Est: $300 - $600

    Edmund Teske (1911-1996 American) ''Untitled'' (Woman) Silver Gelatin Print 12''x8.5'' Image. Superimposed composition with envelope and woman. Signed l.r. on mat. Framed 20.5''x13''. Excellent condition with strong colors. Not examined outside of framing.

    MBA Seattle Auction LLC
  • Photograph, Edmund Teske
    Jul. 17, 2022

    Photograph, Edmund Teske

    Est: $500 - $700

    Edmund Teske (American, 1911-1996) "Nils Vidstrand - Crimes of Passion Movie Set, Hollywood & Harvard Boulevards," 1984, gelatin silver print, signed, titled and dated verso, sheet: 9.5"h x 6.5"w, overall (with frame): 20.25"h x 13.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Photograph, Edmund Teske
    Jul. 17, 2022

    Photograph, Edmund Teske

    Est: $500 - $700

    Edmund Teske (American, 1911-1996), Untitled, gelatin silver print, signed lower right (on mat), sheet: 9.75"h x 7.75"w, overall (with frame): 20.25"h x 13.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Photograph, Edmund Teske
    Jul. 17, 2022

    Photograph, Edmund Teske

    Est: $500 - $700

    Edmund Teske (American, 1911-1996), "Nils Vidstrand - Apple Creek, Colorado," 1982, gelatin silver print, signed, titled and dated verso, sheet: 6.25"h x 9.5"w, overall (with frame): 20.25"h x 13.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Edmund Teske "George Herms, Topanga, California," c 1960
    May. 15, 2022

    Edmund Teske "George Herms, Topanga, California," c 1960

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Signed on verso Image: 8.375 x 5.75 inches; Frame: 20.25 x 16.125 inches

    Santa Monica Auctions
  • Edmund Teske "Gordon Wagner Assemblage," c 1950-1969
    May. 15, 2022

    Edmund Teske "Gordon Wagner Assemblage," c 1950-1969

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Mounted by Teske on his original paper Signed in pencil on recto Image: 6 x 4.625; Framed: 26.5 x 19.875 inches

    Santa Monica Auctions
  • Edmond Teske, American 1911-1996 Photographs
    Dec. 12, 2021

    Edmond Teske, American 1911-1996 Photographs

    Est: $300 - $500

    Edmond Teske, American 1911-1996 Photographs. Signed under Matte Approximately 24.125 x 20.125 x .125 in. Sight Approximately 9.25 x 6.5 in.

    Clark's Auction Company
  • Edmund Teske (American, 1911-1996) Torso Male Nude, Davenport Iowa, 1942 Composite with Topanga Canyon Landscape, 1970, Gelatin silver print,
    May. 12, 2021

    Edmund Teske (American, 1911-1996) Torso Male Nude, Davenport Iowa, 1942 Composite with Topanga Canyon Landscape, 1970, Gelatin silver print,

    Est: $500 - $700

    Edmund Teske (American, 1911-1996) Torso Male Nude, Davenport Iowa, 1942 Composite with Topanga Canyon Landscape, 1970, Gelatin silver print, Signed lower left. Signed, titled and dated on verso. Unframed mat dimensions: H: 28 x W: 22 in. H: 8 3/4 W: 13 1/2 in.

    Gray's Auctioneers
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) My Mother at Eighteen Years of Age, Chicago, 1908.
    Mar. 11, 2021

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) My Mother at Eighteen Years of Age, Chicago, 1908.

    Est: $1,800 - $2,200

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) My Mother at Eighteen Years of Age, Chicago, 1908. Composite and toned solarized silver print, the image measuring 12 7/8x9 1/8 inches (32.7x23.2 cm.), the sheet slightly larger, the primary mount 17 5/8x10 3/4 inches (42.9x30.8 cm.), the secondary mount 28x22 inches (71.1x55.9 cm.), with Teske's signature, title, dates, printing notation, and location L.A., Calif., in pencil, on secondary mount verso. 1974

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Rock Formation from Mono Lake, California Series.
    Mar. 11, 2021

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Rock Formation from Mono Lake, California Series.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Rock Formation from Mono Lake, California Series. Composite and toned solarized silver print, the image measuring 10 7/8x7 3/4 inches (17.6x19.7 cm.), the sheet slightly larger, the mount 16 7/8x12 1/8 inches (42.9x30.8 cm.), with Teske's signature, in metallic pencil, on mount recto. 1971

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • EDMUND TESKE Abstraction from Nature
    Feb. 06, 2021

    EDMUND TESKE Abstraction from Nature

    Est: $600 - $900

    EDMUND TESKE, Abstraction, c. 1970s, 6.625x4.5" gelatin silver print, Printed C. 1970S, signed in pencil on mount recto; inscribed in pencil: 34 / 2 (circled), inscribed in pencil on mount verso: PP 12,1 Edmund Teske (1911-1996) believed in the transformative potential of photography. He was interested in more than the inherent characteristic of the medium to record a specific moment in time. For Teske photography was a way to explore the soul of his subjects, and creating the negative was only the beginning. His composites of multiple negatives and his use of solarization, as well as his exquisite gelatin silver prints, express the complexity and depth of his personal vision. His composites often layered images from different periods and places, and sometimes outside sources. As the assemblage artist George Herms suggested, Teske's composites and solarizations are like Jazz variations on a theme. Though they often contain allegory and symbolism, they are not nostalgic. Rather, they exist as expressions of his various beliefs. Teske believed in the coexistence of both the masculine and the feminine within every individual. Furthermore, he believed in the connectedness of all life, and that time is both fluid and cyclical. Edmund Teske was born in Chicago in 1911. In the 1930s he gained experience in the theater and in portraiture photography and became friends with Nathan Lerner, who introduced Teske to Laszlo Moholy-Nagy. During the depression he photographed for Frank Lloyd Wright, Paul Strand (for his film Native Land), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and printed for Berenice Abbott. In 1943 Teske traveled to Arizona to photograph at Wright's Taliesin West, and continued on to Los Angeles where he became friends with Man Ray and Anais Nin. Teske was introduced to Vedantic thought, a Hindu philosophy, and its mythology and symbolism greatly influenced his later work. In 1950 he moved to Topanga Canyon where he became a part of an enclave of artists, black-listed actors, and intellectuals, including Wallace Berman, Will Geer, George Herms, Walter Hopps, and Dean Stockwell. It was during this time, within a nurturing environment of like-minded, creative, free-thinking individuals, that Teske's singular style evolved. Teske's work was included in Museum of Modern Art's 1960 The Sense of Abstraction show, and it was Edward Steichen who named Teske's innovative process "duotone solarization." While teaching at UCLA in the 1960s, Teske was a colleague of Robert Heineken and became a mentor to many local photographers. Credit: https://www.gittermangallery.com/artist/Edmund_Teske/biography/

    Andrew Smith Gallery Photography Auctions, LLC
  • Photograph, Edmund Teske
    Dec. 13, 2020

    Photograph, Edmund Teske

    Est: $500 - $700

    Edmund Teske (American, 1911-1996), Untitled (Composite: Leaf and Handkerchief), circa 1960, gelatin silver print, signed in green crayon on the mount, image: 9.5"h x 7.75"w, overall (with frame): 21.25"h x 14.25"w. Provenance: Purchased from Bonham's and Butterfields Auction, 2010.

    Clars Auctions
  • EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Nude, Davenport, Iowa.
    Oct. 22, 2020

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Nude, Davenport, Iowa.

    Est: $1,400 - $1,800

    EDMUND TESKE (1911-1996) Nude, Davenport, Iowa. Toned solarized silver print, the image measuring 9 3/4x8 inches (24.8x20.3 cm.), the sheet slightly larger, the mount 16 7/8x12 1/8 inches (42.9x30.8 cm.), with Teske's signature, in metallic pencil, on mount recto. 1952

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